Chapter 1 Spurs Lead

After the first quarter, the Spurs led 30-20.

Tang Tian hit 5 of 5 three-pointers in a single quarter, scoring 15 points. His touch was red hot.

In the second quarter, Spoelstra put high pressure on Tang Tian, denying him the chance to receive the ball and make shots.

Tang Tian only took one three-point shot in this quarter, which he missed, but he did dish out 3 assists.

The Spurs maintained their double-digit lead at the half, 52-42.

The point difference wasn't too big, and the two teams were evenly matched in strength, making it difficult to predict who would win.

"Tang, look for more opportunities to shoot in the second half."

During the halftime break, Popovich, abandoning his usual cautious attitude, specially instructed Tang Tian.

After the first half, he had a basic understanding of the strength of both sides. The Spurs needed unexpected plays.

As for whether it was reasonable or not, he wasn't Zhang Weiping, so why bother with being so reasonable?

Tang Tian nodded.

The process of a shooter constantly making shots is actually a process of constantly building confidence.

Although after halftime, he might not have the same hot touch he had in the first half, as long as he had confidence, opportunities would still arise.

Coming back for the second half, neither side made adjustments to their starting lineups.

The two teams played for more than three minutes, and the situation was similar to the first half, with the point difference fluctuating around 10 points.

In the Spurs' frontcourt offense, Tang Tian came out around Splitter's screen at this time. Duncan passed the ball, and he caught it and took a three-pointer.

It was a good opportunity.

"Clang!"

But the shot didn't go in.

Spoelstra breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines after seeing it.

Fortunately, Tang Tian's hot touch only lasted for one quarter.

From the second quarter until now, Tang Tian hadn't seized the continuous opportunities, indicating that his touch had cooled down.

That's right, a player's touch comes in bursts.

There have been many instances of 20-point single quarters in NBA history, but not many instances of 60-point games, and that's the reason!

In the Heat's frontcourt offense, James took a step-back three-pointer after a crossover.

He had a similar shot in the first half, and that shot went in.

"Clang!"

This shot was a bit heavy and hit the backboard.

But the ball rebounded and still went into the net.

James' second three-pointer of the game!

The crowd went wild.

"Wow, LeBron really has a three-pointer now!"

O'Neal couldn't help but shout excitedly from the commentary booth.

Since entering the league, James' shooting had been criticized by fans and targeted by opponents.

O'Neal, as a former teammate, deeply understood this.

But after so many years, he had finally developed the ability to shoot from the outside!

The peak James was now in front of everyone!

James slapped his chest hard as he retreated.

After saying that he would win the second championship in history for Miami, he would definitely do it!

"Defense! Defense!"

The fans at the arena cheered for their home team under the lead of the DJ.

The Heat went all out to defend the Spurs' offense.

In a fast break after the defense, James' layup was fouled by Leonard!

Two free throw opportunities!

The Heat were about to gain momentum!

James stepped onto the free throw line. He had the highest score of the game so far, already over 20 points.

"MVP! MVP!"

The fans began to chant in unison.

Regular season MVP, highest score of the game, James deserved this cheer.

Amid the cheers, he made both free throws, helping the Heat narrow the point difference to 5 points.

Popovich got up and walked to the sidelines.

If the Spurs didn't score again, he would call a timeout.

"Defense! Defense!"

The shouts in the American Airlines Arena continued.

The Heat were clearly gaining momentum.

James and Wade's cross-switching defense on the defensive end gave the Spurs no chances. After Duncan was double-teamed, he passed the ball to Tang Tian, leaving only the last 2 seconds.

Tang Tian caught the ball and forced a shot against Wade.

Wade was completely in position defensively.

"It won't go in."

O'Neal said directly from the commentary booth.

Tang Tian's touch had already cooled down, and Wade was defending so well, it was impossible...

"Swish!"

The basketball went through the net.

Tang Tian hit a difficult buzzer-beating three-pointer!

A miracle shot!

A slap in the face at the speed of light!

"Shaq, I think you better shut up."

Kenny Smith gave O'Neal a very pertinent suggestion from the side.

If he kept jinxing it, O'Neal would have to wear a pink dress in the end.

Barkley was already laughing on the side.

In the Heat's frontcourt offense, James forced his way to the basket again, drawing a foul on Splitter.

But this time, he only made one of two free throws.

A 7-point difference.

The situation on the court was still very tense.

In the Spurs' offense, the Heat's defensive pressure was very high, and Leonard almost had the ball stolen after receiving it.

But in their rush, they made a mistake, and while double-teaming Leonard, they didn't notice Tang Tian quietly dropping to the corner.

Leonard passed the ball out of the double team.

Tang Tian had a completely open opportunity after receiving the ball.

The Heat didn't have time to make up for it, and everyone watched Tang Tian shoot.

O'Neal chose to shut up at this time.

For Tang Tian, such a three-point opportunity was…

"Swish!"

Too easy!

Tang Tian's open three-pointer was clean and decisive, and while hitting his seventh three-pointer of the game, he also widened the point difference back to double digits!

O'Neal lay directly on the table.

The facts proved that it didn't seem to have anything to do with his jinxing mouth!

Although he missed two three-point opportunities before, Tang Tian was just feeling hot tonight!

Wade's breakthrough in the frontcourt drew a foul on Tang Tian.

Spoelstra replaced Kwame Brown with Ray Allen in advance, putting on the Heat's strongest lineup.

The Heat's frontcourt possession, Ray Allen caught the ball and shot a three-pointer.

"Swish!"

He didn't even seem to need to warm up!

The crowd cheered, this game was really playing at an absolute Finals level!

But before their cheers subsided, Tang Tian hit another difficult three-pointer over James in the frontcourt!

The 8th three-pointer!

Tang Tian was aiming to break the single-game three-point record in the playoffs tonight!

The previous NBA playoff record for three-pointers made was 9, jointly held by Rex Chapman, Vince Carter, Jason Terry and Ray Allen.

James took a three-pointer in the frontcourt to try and return the favor, but the ball bounced off the rim this time.

Splitter secured the defensive rebound.

The Spurs pushed to the frontcourt, Tang Tian was completely blocked and had no chance.

Parker's layup was blocked by James.

But Duncan got the offensive rebound at this time, and flicked the ball to Leonard on the outside, who took a three-pointer.

"Clang!"

Didn't go in!

It was Duncan again! Grabbing another offensive rebound!

The old Big Fundamental was wreaking havoc in the Heat's interior!

Duncan passed to Tang Tian this time.

Tang Tian caught the ball and shot directly.

"Swish!"

Another three-pointer through the net!

The 9th three-pointer!

Tang Tian tied the record! He became the fifth person to jointly hold the single-game three-point record in the playoffs!

The crowd was restless.

But before they could recover, the Heat's frontcourt offense had a coordination error, and Wade passed the ball directly to Parker!

Tang Tian and Leonard had a two-wing fast break.

After playing fast breaks against the Lakers, their pace of fast breaks was extremely skilled.

Parker passed the ball to Leonard on the fast break.

Leonard had an opportunity.

But he didn't shoot, and after seeing that Tang Tian on the other side was also open, he flicked it over directly.

Tang Tian caught the ball, shook off James who was chasing to defend, and then shot again.

Everyone on the scene stared wide-eyed.

After the basketball was released, it spun and drew a high arc.

"A three-pointer..."

Barkley had already shouted out.

"Swish!"

Again, a clean swish through the net!

"Got it!"

Accompanied by Barkley's shout, Tang Tian made his 10th three-pointer of the game!

With this shot, he broke the NBA playoff record for three-pointers made in a single game!

Chapman, Carter, Terry, Ray Allen, were all left behind him!

From then on, he alone held this record!